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  • Working on a YouTube project about BTS — would love insights from longtime ARMYs

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m part of the research team behind the YouTube channel Babu Ramachandran. We’re currently working on a long-form…

    BTS, history, Justice, travel
  • Ot7 riize fans have gone too far with the seunghan situation

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I say this as an ot7. Yall have lost the plot and are now crazy like ot6 and the solos.…

    Justice, Protest
  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T

    May 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T

    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court has rejected Elliott Investment Management Corp.’s claim for 26.7 billion…

    Justice, New Law, Samsung, Seoul
  • The viral podcast about Jennie and IU should be talked about

    May 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just to clarify it’s this podcast where they talk about how top Korean celebrities can all be solicited for a…

    Celebrity, Justice, Scandal, Sex
  • what are favorite covers by kpop idols of other idols?

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    its always enjoyable when idols bring justice or add a bit of flair to a certain song. it can be…

    Justice
  • Judges call for Chief Justice’s resignation admits his political controversy

    May 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Judges call for Chief Justice’s resignation admits his political controversy

    submitted by /u/Interesting_Grape_58 [link] [comments]

    Controversy, Justice
  • Lee Jae-Myung pledges to follow public sentiment on Supreme Court justice impeachment

    May 3, 2025
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    Lee Jae-Myung pledges to follow public sentiment on Supreme Court justice impeachment

    The Democratic Party is pushing for a set of legislative proposals that include increasing the number of Supreme Court justices…

    Crime, Justice, Seoul
  • weekly music show performances w/ LIVE vocals?

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m trying to compile a list of performances on music shows where the idols sing live with no/very minimal backtrack.…

    Justice, KT, Stress
  • Anyone here checked out the demo version of H2H’s “The Chase” by Flo?

    Apr 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been listening to Hearts2Hearts’ The Chase for a while now, so hearing the demo by Flo! felt really refreshing.…

    Justice
  • Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    (File photo by Sol Lee) South Korea said on Friday it has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court’s rejection…

    Discussion, fail, Justice, request, Samsung
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
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    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • Birth rates: Optimist point of view

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    • This is not a political discussion. • Speaking as an outsider. • All my information is theoretical, not accurate.…

    Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discussion, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, squid game, Stress, Tourism
  • Nominee for Constitutional Court justice being investigated for aiding insurrection says he’ll do a ‘good job’ upholding constitutional order

    Apr 10, 2025
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    Nominee for Constitutional Court justice being investigated for aiding insurrection says he’ll do a ‘good job’ upholding constitutional order

    submitted by /u/ArysOakheart [link] [comments]

    Justice
  • (LEAD) Acting president appoints 9th justice to Constitutional Court, names successors to retiring judges | Yonhap News Agency

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    (LEAD) Acting president appoints 9th justice to Constitutional Court, names successors to retiring judges | Yonhap News Agency

    The acting president, who wasn’t elected into his position and disregarded the Constitutional Court’s orders to appoint the already vetted…

    history, Justice, Korean History, martial law, Seoul
  • Full text of the Constitutional Court’s reading of the verdict on Yoon’s impeachment/removal

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Below is an AI translation of the reading of the verdict, followed by the original Korean text. Thanks to u/Lazy-Bicycle8741…

    Democracy, Discussion, fail, history, Justice, Lawmakers, LG, martial law, Military, Politics, purpose, Question, request, Warning
  • The Reason why I think sometime ‘Criticism’ is clearly hate

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I randomly saw Babymonster full cam- https://youtu.be/S9JKTaTRQ1w?si=7NYVZJEKN-gJrITU and I don’t know why people call out them for not being in…

    Controversy, Japan, Justice, KT, Seoul
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Peace, Protest, Seoul
  • S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    Apr 1, 2025
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    S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • Wycombe Abbey to establish 1st Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City

    Mar 31, 2025
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    Wycombe Abbey to establish 1st Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City

    Planned design for Wycombe Abbey’s first Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City on Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of Incheon Free Economic…

    BBC, Justice, Lotte, Politics, Seoul, Stress
  • A power move from MinJu: Opposition Party Proposes Bill to Prevent Extension of Judges’ Terms and Appointment of Acting Constitutional Court Judges

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Amid indefinite delays in announcing the impeachment verdict against President Yoon Suk-yeol, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has actively…

    Discussion, Justice
  • Korea’s court reinstates impeached PM Han as acting president

    Mar 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s court reinstates impeached PM Han as acting president

    Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the Government Complex Seoul on…

    Donald Trump, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Seoul
  • Respect is earned, not demanded — A lesson from BTS

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Amidst all the negativity swirling around lately, I feel like sharing something inspiring — a reminder of what it looks…

    BTS, family, Justice, purpose
  • “Yoon’s Impeachment May See US Halt Economic, Security Assistance,” Warns Morse Tan, Strong Candidate for Next Ambassador of USA to Korea

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “尹탄핵땐 美경제·안보 지원 중단”… 주한美대사 유력 모스 탄의 경고 – 아시아투데이 > Possible International Backlashes, Including Calling It a Coup…

    BTS, Crime, Democracy, fail, Justice, korean democracy, North Korea, Punishment, Question
  • The dark underneath the bright facade

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As another Korean celebrity plunges headfirst into yet another crisis, the world’s eyes snap back to Korea, unblinking, expectant. And…

    Celebrity, Crime, Discussion, family, Justice, K-pop, Koreans, Peace, Punishment, Question, Rest in Peace
  • Korean Air changes badge before full integration with Asiana Airlines

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean Air changes badge before full integration with Asiana Airlines

    Korean Air Chairman and CEO Cho Won-tae introduces the company’s new CI on March 11, 2025 (Courtesy of Korean Air)…

    Busan, family, Justice, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism
  • Korea to create new visa for high-quality foreign talent

    Mar 5, 2025
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    Korea to create new visa for high-quality foreign talent

    Foreign researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (File photo) South Korea said on Wednesday it plans to…

    family, Foreign Workers, Japan, Justice, Korean War, Parents
  • Constitutional Court: Acting President Infringed on Parliament’s Rights by Not Appointing Justice

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Constitutional Court: Acting President Infringed on Parliament’s Rights by Not Appointing Justice

    submitted by /u/815korea [link] [comments]

    Justice
  • Idols you think look better candid than in photoshoots/mvs?

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Even though Lee Know is obviously handsome for some reason I think his handsomeness shines much more in candid moments…

    Justice
  • Which B-side tracks do you think should have been the Title Track instead?

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since Title Tracks are in 90% cases the most listened songs on the albums, both from fans and general public……

    Justice
  • Kpop covers of jpop songs 🤯specifically starto (ex-johnny groups) songs

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is for all my jpop x kpop lovers but I’ve been tripping out for the past two days about…

    Japan, Justice, K-pop
  • The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Introduction to the Korean Economy The Korean economy has undergone a remarkable transformation since the end of the Korean War…

    automotive, fail, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Korean War, Military, Tourism, travel
  • Yoon’s side: “Will refuse to testify even if arrested”… Filed a motion to recuse Justice Jeong Gye-seon at the Constitutional Court.

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Yoon’s side: “Will refuse to testify even if arrested”… Filed a motion to recuse Justice Jeong Gye-seon at the Constitutional Court.

    submitted by /u/ShadowWhisperer_007 [link] [comments]

    Justice
  • Does anyone know of good Korean books, translated?

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone have any good recommendations for books written by South Korean authors? I really like stories with a revenge/justice…

    Justice
  • many K-pop fans don’t really care about the agendas they defend

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, Lisa’s company Lloud posted a message on Instagram addressed to the victims of the Los Angeles fire. In the…

    Discussion, Justice, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Introducing my 30+ year old lesbian friend to girl groups (or solo.) Thoughts and suggestions?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    One of my best friends and I are always swapping music, and I just so happened to get into Kpop…

    Justice, LG
  • Yoon’s senior aides offer to resign after acting president appoints key justices

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community
    Yoon’s senior aides offer to resign after acting president appoints key justices

    submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]

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Latest Korean News

  • South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growthJune 19, 2025
    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) speaks at a cabinet… Read more: South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growth
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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB